Watch Michael Versteeg Set the FKT on Mexico’s Highest Peak

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On March 20th, Michael Versteeg set a new FKT on Pico de Orizaba. Orizaba, at 18,491 feet, is the 3rd highest peak in North America. Versteeg ran the ascent in 2:02, beating the former FKT of 2:10. Morgan Sjogren and friends helped him bag the FKT and filmed the bluebird day.

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